Lead large technology projects and innovation processes, create automated workflows, and provide strategic insights to improve client service and operational excellence.
At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
The Opportunity
As part of the Information Technology Development team you are to lead the creation and
implementation of impactful technology processes and business processes by creating
automated workflows to replace manual workflows. As a Senior Manager you are to lead large
projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients
at a senior level to drive project success. You are also to serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging
your specialized knowledge and technical acumen of industry-leading business trends, the firm's
client service offerings, and professional industry networks to deliver quality results to clients
and provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead large projects and confirm their successful execution
- Innovate and improve technology and business processes
- Create automated workflows to replace manual processes
- Serve as a strategic advisor leveraging specialized knowledge
- Maintain operational excellence through process innovation
- Engage with clients at a senior level to drive project success
- Provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies
- Utilize industry-leading business trends and networks to deliver quality results
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 6 years of experience in progressive roles focused on managing information
technology applications
- Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a degree, demonstrating, in addition to the minimum years of
experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively
responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree in Computer Applications, Computer Programming preferred
- Lean IT principles and data-driven approaches
- Script languages and automation
- Modern web application development
- Mobile application development
- NoSQL databases proficiency
- API management
- Continuous integration/continuous deployment
- Data Integration Tools
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
#LI-Remote
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
- Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
- Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
- Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
- Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
- Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
- Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
- Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Information Technology Development team you are to lead the creation and
implementation of impactful technology processes and business processes by creating
automated workflows to replace manual workflows. As a Senior Manager you are to lead large
projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients
at a senior level to drive project success. You are also to serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging
your specialized knowledge and technical acumen of industry-leading business trends, the firm's
client service offerings, and professional industry networks to deliver quality results to clients
and provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead large projects and confirm their successful execution
- Innovate and improve technology and business processes
- Create automated workflows to replace manual processes
- Serve as a strategic advisor leveraging specialized knowledge
- Maintain operational excellence through process innovation
- Engage with clients at a senior level to drive project success
- Provide strategic input into the firm's business strategies
- Utilize industry-leading business trends and networks to deliver quality results
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 6 years of experience in progressive roles focused on managing information
technology applications
- Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a degree, demonstrating, in addition to the minimum years of
experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively
responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree in Computer Applications, Computer Programming preferred
- Lean IT principles and data-driven approaches
- Script languages and automation
- Modern web application development
- Mobile application development
- NoSQL databases proficiency
- API management
- Continuous integration/continuous deployment
- Data Integration Tools
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
#LI-Remote
Top Skills
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Continuous Deployment
Continuous Integration
Data Integration Tools
Lean It Principles
Mobile Application Development
Nosql Databases
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